Senior Manager, Government Affairs (Remote)

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At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world-changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Summary

Drives development and implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with government and industry groups aligning with business objectives. Organization’s contact for legislative and public policy matters. Serves as organization liaison to and fosters relationships with key members of government and industry groups to promote company interests. Prepares policy briefings, testimony for pending legislative actions and provides thought leadership and recommendations. Ensures appropriate company participation in government forums and industry group meetings. Works with policymakers, leaders of government and industry councils and lobbyists to influence public policy, monitor government initiatives and advocate for specific plans to advance the company’s objectives.

*Travel to Sacramento and our San Diego HQ once per quarter or as needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs organization’s policies and objectives involving matters of state government laws and regulations nationwide, with a focus on California.
• Oversees analysis of proposed state legislation to determine potential impact on the organization.
• Works internally to establish company positions on state laws and regulations and communicates positions internally and externally.
• Responsible for identifying, monitoring and influencing state government legislation, regulation and public policy with the intent to optimize the business environment and patient access to Illumina solutions.
• Educate public policymakers on issues and initiatives that support and advocate for our industry and business nationwide, with a focus on California.
• Create and maintain a positive leadership image and business climate for Illumina with state and local government policymakers.
• Work with business units as appropriate on strategies and matters involving state issues which impact their products and require government relations involvement.
• Utilize Illumina executives and subject matter experts to help educate state government policymakers.
• Help manage major company events and high-profile meetings and visits with government officials.
• Effectively represent the company through direct advocacy and participation at the state levels of government.
• Serve as primary liaison and advocate with key decision makers at state levels of government, with physical travel to state capitals as needed. Expectation of visiting Sacramento, CA quarterly.
• Manage state government affairs consultants on as needed basis.
• Work with Global Head of Government Affairs and Head of Government Affairs for AMR on managing internal requirements and documents as needed.
• Policy Analysis: Provide insightful analysis of proposed state administrative and legislative actions and their impact on Illumina. Consider alternative policy descriptions and their impact on other stakeholders. In close working partnership with business units and corporate functional experts, develop policy positions and appropriate messaging tailored appropriately to target audiences.
• Advocacy: Communicate directly and persuasively with government officials and staff, as well as both allies and opponents, in the advancement of Illumina public policy priorities. Demonstrate thought leadership and subject matter expertise where business strategic objectives can be advanced through proactive public policy engagement. Develop issue advocacy materials and presentations, testimony for delivery to legislative committees and regulatory bodies, and internal messaging for key contact and employee grassroots and vendor engagement programs.
• Tracking and Intelligence Gathering: Identify and monitor legislative and regulatory activities for their ripeness and potential impact, and report to internal partners in a timely and precise manner.
• Industry Associations and Coalitions: Serve on industry task forces and working groups where policy interests are aligned and Illumina leadership can be exerted. Represent the company at trade associations and participate as directed in meetings and work of national associations.
• Third-Party Ally Development: Similarly, build and lead other disparate advocacy coalition efforts intended to raise awareness on a disease state, barriers to patient access to therapy, or the importance of fostering a business environment friendly to technology innovation investment and employment. Particular focus on helping to cultivate business strategic partnerships with public and private payers, provider organizations, key clinical research institutions, as well as patient advocacy organizations. Leverage internal resources to support engagement plans.

Requirements

• Experience working with legislators and other professionals at the state and/or federal government level
• Experience communicating and presenting to senior-level stakeholders, both inside and external to the company
• Experience with state compliance requirements
• Strong working knowledge of state and local legislative processes with strong regulatory knowledge
• Demonstrates business acumen with knowledge of current policies, practices and competitive landscape, as well as future trends and challenges in the marketplace. Specified health care knowledge preferred.
• Significant experience reading, analyzing and interpreting legislative and regulatory documents
• Ability to convey company views and positions in an open, honest manner that is interesting to others; able to tell a compelling story and use effective case studies; and to offer solutions and generate favorable action
• Ability to build strong relationships, collaborate with and lead teams, and work well with cross-functional colleagues
• Capacity to be a quick learner of new subject matter and ability to adapt nimbly to a rapidly changing healthcare ecosystem and a challenging political environment
• Able to assess and manage risk, accept accountability, and to offer viable alternative strategies, as necessary, to achieve goals
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
• Articulate and personable
• Ability to direct multi-stakeholder education and advocacy efforts
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness and attention to detail in execution of strategies
• Capability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and with strong organizational skills and attention to prioritization among conflicting demands
• Exemplary written and large audience presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills with unquestioned personal standards of conduct, work ethic and integrity, and an ability to maintain calm under pressure
• 12 years experience. Bachelor’s Degree. Advanced degree (MA, MS, JD, PhD, MBA) preferred.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

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